Lane closures occurring on U.S. 73

Intermittent lane closures are planned this week on U.S. 73. (KDOT map)

Lane closures for milling and overlay on U.S. 73 are occurring this week, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation.

The intermittent lane closures will be on U.S. 73 from State Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas, to Ida Street in Lansing from 6:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, June 15, through Friday, June 19.

Traffic on these projects may be diverted using mobile lane closures, signs and traffic cones, according to a KDOT spokesman.

KDOT urged all motorists to be alert and obey the warning signs when approaching and driving through a highway work zone, the spokesman stated. To stay aware of all road construction projects across Kansas go to www.kandrive.org or call 5-1-1. Motorists were urged to drive safely and always wear their seat belts, according to the spokesman.